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Scotland

Syrian accused of assaulting women acted in ‘predatory’ manner, court told

Muhammad Sheikhi is accused of attacking two women in Falkirk in the early hours of November 30, 2025.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 28 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Syrian accused of sex attacks claimed he walked woman home as ‘act of kindness’

Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, is alleged to have attacked two women in Falkirk in the early hours of November 30 2025.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 28 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years

Nicole Blain killed infant daughter Thea Wilson in Greenock, Inverclyde, in July 2023.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 28 May 2026 · 3 min read

External view of the High Court in Glasgow

Scotland

Man who hit police officer with car jailed for more than four years

The incident happened in Dumfries in July 2025.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 28 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Syrian accused of sex attacks told police he was just ‘roaming around’ – court

One of Muhammed Sheikhi’s alleged victims told the court he followed her for more than half an hour, despite her repeated pleas to leave her alone.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 27 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Refugee accused of sex attacks ignored woman’s pleas to be left alone – court

Doorbell camera footage appears to show one of Muhammad Sheikhi’s alleged victims telling him, ‘I just want to go home’.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 27 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Sturgeon says ‘no comment’ answers during arrest standard legal advice

The former first minister’s lawyer said it was standard legal advice.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 26 May 2026 · 2 min read

Murrell bought pendant with embezzled funds

Scotland

Murrell told jeweller ‘I’m the man with the money’ – reports

Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzlement.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 26 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Police under investigation report feeling suicidal, watchdog says

The inspectorate raised concerns over Police Scotland’s conduct, discipline and whistleblowing systems.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 26 May 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Space telescope and book of Sturgeon speeches among Murrell’s purchases

The former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from his party over a period of 12 years.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 25 May 2026 · 2 min read

Nicola Sturgeon adjusting her glasses as she speaks

Scotland

Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds

The former first minister of Scotland said she was not aware of many of the items being purchased by Peter Murrell.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 25 May 2026 · 2 min read

John Swinney and Joanna Cherry on the campaign trail

Scotland

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 25 May 2026 · 4 min read